Friday, November 6, 2015

5 Race Signs that are off the hook

Thank you to everyone who comes to a race to cheer on the runners! Your support is what gets us to the finish line.

I don't mean to sound disingenuous when I say that some of the signs I see are...shall I say...outdated?

Today's Friday Five linkup prompt is Five Best Race Signs. At the Chicago Marathon, I saw a few new ones that made me chuckle.

This one:

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And this one--I cannot find a picture but I saw it multiple times on the course:

"If Trump can run this long, so can you!"

I won't comment on his campaign...

But there were so many tired slogans this year. Maybe I've run too many races. Maybe I'm old and cranky. But with 26.2 miles to run, a runner gets to do a lot of thinking. And here's what I think. It's time for a change. Let's get creative!

Instead of:

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How about:

"Your pace is on point!"

This is so 2015. Just keeping it trendy.

Instead of:

Hold up...I kind of like this one! I usually see the standard: "Run like"...Ryan Gosling, Channing Tatum, you know, studly celeb "is waiting for you at the finish line". Not that I'd mind if any of them were waiting for me

Here's mine:

"Run like yo bae is waitin' for you at the finish line!!!"

Because Ryan Gosling is my bae. Just keeping it up to date, my friends.

Because they haven't. And never will. It's easy to keep up with them. In fact, most of us would pass them. With pleasure.

Last but not least:

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Ok, worst, most overused sign ever. How about:

"It could be 26.2 burpees"

It could. If my coach had anything to say about it...

Any ideas for updated marathon signs? Any signs that you get tired of seeing? Maybe it means we run too many races?

I'm linking up with the Friday Five for this fun post!!! Courtney, Mar, and Cynthia are the hosts! Be sure to head over and check out their blogs and all the links! Let's get some new ideas for race day signs!

Ha! okay, honest I like all these LOL I don't race often, so guess it seems new to me. Last year I remember seeing, It's a hill get over it! and few strides later, Yes, it's the same hill, keep going! It made me smile :)

Too funny!!!!! I'm still waiting to see my boy Jon Bon Jovi along the course with the sign,"Hey there, KIM! I'll be waiting for YOU (and only you) at the finish line." It could happen, right? (or a gal can dream)

What are your thoughts on my sign that I held up for hours at the NYC marathon? RUN WITH JOY. Corny? I saw it when I ran the Austin TX 1/2 and it resonated with me and energized me. Reminded me of why I run. I noticed in NYC the majority of the runners that responded to the sign were "older" and "slower". Maybe for that group, in which I fit, finds it more meaningful. I was at mile 25.5-hard to find Joy at that point lol.

There were so many good ones in Twin Cities but I can only remember the one that said "Squeeze my nipples for extra power."I use the term "on fleek" in all my texts to the teenager. Because I'm cool like that.

I still stand by that Britney sign being hilarious!!!! The parade one is good too. I hate to leave a link in the comments, but I did a compilation of best Boston signs so I went back to look at which ones to share with you but they are ALL funny you I am leaving the link. http://meggorun.blogspot.com/2014/04/best-boston-marathon-signs.html I think you will like most of them!

It's hard coming up with race slogans - I've had to do poster making parties a few times, and it's tough to come up with things that are fresh and fun and not too offensive. Either way, I love when people come out and cheer and I love seeing the signs along the way.

These are some awesome suggestions! I saw a lot of signs that made me laugh during the Lululemon half marathon this past summer but I can't remember what any of them said now! At the end of the day, I just appreciate the fact that someone took the time to make a sign and come out and wave it!

I love your "None of the Kardashians have ever run a marathon" idea. I have absolutely no idea why people are fascinated with them....maybe I am just too old! I'm also sick of Grumpy Cat and the whole Ryan Gosling photo signs too. My favorites are the signs children make for their moms or dads.

I wish this theme had been the week before MCM - I could have come up with good cheer signs. Since I mainly do 10 milers I don't see many signs when I'm racing, but when I do I even love the corny ones.

Haha, the Kardashians one is the best! It's true that some of the signs get a bit old. I still like 'All toenails go to heaven'. My favourite from a race earlier this year: "Run like someone called you a jogger" - that made me smile.

At the NYC marathon someone had an actual blow up punching bag dummy of Trump. Now THAT was good :-) I also loved "Those shorts make your butt look fast!" But so over grumpy cat, worst parade ever and if it was easy it would be called your mom. Yawn.

About me

HI! I'm Wendy! I've been a runner most of my adult life. My motivation for running has changed over the years but my love for all the miles has endured. Running's been good to me. This year, I've been fortunate to realize my life dream of running the Big Sur Marathon. What's next? I don't know. For now I just run for the love of it. I also enjoy yoga, cycle, strength training, kayaking, SUP, and waterskiing. I don't plan on slowing down any time soon. I can't stop and I won't stop!